The Kiefer Foundation Incorporated
The organization is a private foundation focused on charitable contributions to support various causes. Its mission centers on advancing the work of religious institutions, educational foundations, and community service organizations, reflecting a commitment to faith-based initiatives and community welfare. The foundation primarily serves recipients in the greater Baltimore area, with a notable emphasis on educational and human services. It supports a range of organizations, including churches, schools, and community service clubs, indicating a broad interest in enhancing community well-being and educational opportunities.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small to mid-sized Maryland charity—often a church, school, or community service organization—seeking a one-time or modest grant and able to demonstrate local presence in the Greater Baltimore area.
Good Fit
- • Located in or serving the Greater Baltimore / Maryland area.
- • Faith-based, educational, or community-service mission consistent with prior recipients.
- • Project or operating request sized between a few hundred and a few tens of thousands of dollars.
- • Willingness to submit a short written statement by mail and provide clear, local use of funds.
- • Some existing local visibility or endorsement that demonstrates community credibility.
Geography
Observed granting is highly local: nearly all dollars (99%) went to Maryland recipients centered in Baltimore/Reisterstown, with only small out-of-state counts by number but negligible dollars.
Recipient Variety
In the latest year the foundation funded thirteen distinct organizations spanning churches, schools, and community groups, showing moderate diversity of recipients for a micro private foundation, though dollar distribution is concentrated among a few large grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed, but the foundation provides application instructions, a rolling submission route, and a named contact—so unfamiliar applicants can apply, though selection appears local and somewhat concentrated.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
